We contesters from several countries around the world want to submit the scores we achieve in CQ Contests to our Club or Groups but find that our intention collapses with the 275 km radius rule. This rule was first established in the early stages of this world wide competitions, but it only took into account the situation of Contest Club or Groups based on the US.
There are countries specially outside the USA and Europe where the territory is vast and the ham population is really low. Our Club/Group members believe that a change is necessary, especially considering that the wording for that change is minimal.
We really hope this rule is revised one and for good to meet the current situation which certainly is not the same as when the rule was written.
Participation in this competitions is increasing all over the world and such little (yet very important) change will be happily received and appreciated by the world wide community.
We kindly ask the contest organizers to review this rule to meet the needs of Clubs and Groups around the world.
Sincerely,
The undersigned.
I am currently drafting a formal proposal to submit to the CQ Contest Committee detailing the specific logistics of expanding the radius requirement. We are coordinating with representatives from various international radio clubs to ensure the document reflects the global nature of our current field.
April 7, 2011
The growth of this petition shows that the current radius rule is no longer viable for the global contesting community. I have finished drafting the formal proposal to amend the eligibility requirements and will be submitting it to the CQ contest committee for review this week.
6 Comments
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Mark McKenzie
15 years ago
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The 275km rule is just outdated. It makes no sense for clubs outside the states to be penalized like this.
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Steve Rogers
15 years ago
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modernize the rules. its 2018 not 1950.
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Elena Cho
15 years ago
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PLEASE update this. We have members all over and this rule is holding us back from competing properly.
K
Ken Shepherd
15 years ago
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Ridiculous rule. Hams are spread out everywhere now not just living next door to each other.
H
Hiro Grant
15 years ago
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Contesting is a global hobby and the rules should reflect that. This is way too restrictive for us.
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David Lambert
15 years ago
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Finally someone said it. Its about time they look at how this affects international clubs.
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We contesters from several countries around the world want to submit the scores we achieve in CQ Contests to our Club or Groups but find that our intention collapses with the 275 km radius rule. This rule was first established in the early stages of this world wide competitions, but it only took into account the situation of Contest Club or Groups based on the US.
There are countries specially outside the USA and Europe where the territory is vast and the ham population is really low. Our Club/Group members believe that a change is necessary, especially considering that the wording for that change is minimal.
We really hope this rule is revised one and for good to meet the current situation which certainly is not the same as when the rule was written.
Participation in this competitions is increasing all over the world and such little (yet very important) change will be happily received and appreciated by the world wide community.
We kindly ask the contest organizers to review this rule to meet the needs of Clubs and Groups around the world.
Sincerely,
The undersigned.
I am currently drafting a formal proposal to submit to the CQ Contest Committee detailing the specific logistics of expanding the radius requirement. We are coordinating with representatives from various international radio clubs to ensure the document reflects the global nature of our current field.
April 7, 2011
The growth of this petition shows that the current radius rule is no longer viable for the global contesting community. I have finished drafting the formal proposal to amend the eligibility requirements and will be submitting it to the CQ contest committee for review this week.
6 Comments
M
Mark McKenzie
15 years ago
Featured
The 275km rule is just outdated. It makes no sense for clubs outside the states to be penalized like this.
S
Steve Rogers
15 years ago
Featured
modernize the rules. its 2018 not 1950.
E
Elena Cho
15 years ago
Featured
PLEASE update this. We have members all over and this rule is holding us back from competing properly.
K
Ken Shepherd
15 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous rule. Hams are spread out everywhere now not just living next door to each other.
H
Hiro Grant
15 years ago
Featured
Contesting is a global hobby and the rules should reflect that. This is way too restrictive for us.
D
David Lambert
15 years ago
Featured
Finally someone said it. Its about time they look at how this affects international clubs.
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The 275km rule is just outdated. It makes no sense for clubs outside the states to be penalized like this.